All Mixed Up: Mius Founder Shelley Tai on Being a Bartenders' Bartender
The Beat Asia sits with Mius Founder Shelley Tai to talk introversion, running a bar versus bartending, and her Altos Bartenders' Bartender of the Year win.
While everyone watched The Devil Wears Prada and despised Meryl Streep's character, Helen realized her dream—to be a writer and magazine editor. It's been a rollercoaster ride since and she wouldn't have it any other way. Beyond work, she serves two demanding cats, plays board games, and travels (following a meticulous spreadsheet almost obsessively, but she swears she's a load of fun).
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Awkward Conversations: Emery Fung on Making DEI Actually Work
The Beat Asia talks with DEI advocate Emery Fung, Founder of Awkward Conversations, on DEI in action, Asia's first Gay Games, and Hong Kong's LGBTQIA+ scene.
All Mixed Up: Steve Schneider on Running Bars Around the World
In this exclusive interview, bartending veteran Steve Schneider of Sip & Guzzle NYC reflects on his life-changing pivot turned 20-year journey behind the stick.
Artist Spotlight: Floyd Scott Tiogangco on Identity, Art, and Activism
The Beat Asia sits down with genderqueer artist and activist Floyd Scott Tiogangco to talk Pride Month, identity, and moving beyond performative allyship.
Why Da Nang Deserves to Be Your Next Vietnam Escape
Modern comforts meet coastal charm in Vietnam’s rising hotspot, Da Nang, a coastal city that hits that rare travel sweet spot — relaxed, developed, and just the right amount of undiscovered.
Yes, Chef! Chef Lau Ping Lui of Tin Lung Heen, Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong
In this rapid-fire Q&A, The Beat Asia talks with Chef Lau Ping Lui about his mentorship style, mastering Cantonese cuisine, and winning the new MICHELIN award.
All Mixed Up: Ryan Dela Vega of Aqua Bar on Crafting Cocktails and Stories
Meet Aqua Bar Bangkok's Head Tinker, Ryan Dela Vega, as he talks about viral bartending reels, Dubai beginnings, and the challenges of being a mixologist.
The Beat Manila's Up-and-Coming: fitterkarma Isn't Afraid of the Dark
From De La Salle CSB to Billboard Philippines' Hot 100, fitterkarma may be young but they're on the rise — with dark, macabre hits showing love in its purest.
